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Key post-election dates
12 Jul 2024Following Labour's success in last week's general election, we are now in a transitional period, where anticipated wide-ranging legal reform is yet to be announced.
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The new law on sexual harassment in the workplace: what is it and why does it matter?
12 Jul 2024From 26 October 2024, employers will be under a new legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of staff at work. Gareth Edwards takes a closer look at the background to the new law and what it will mean in practice.
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The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 - here's what you need to know
01 Jul 2024The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill, introduced by the Conservative government last November, was successfully pushed through Parliament and received Royal Assent following the announcement of the general election.
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Unsafe methods of work - a critical concern for all
28 May 2024When it comes to work safety, it's not just the responsibility of employers. Anyone who oversees tasks carried out by others plays a crucial role in ensuring a safe work environment.
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Individual liability in discrimination cases
17 May 2024The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has offered guidance on when an individual respondent could be found liable for discriminating against a claimant.
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Termination of employment for breakdown of working relationship fair despite lack of process
19 Apr 2024The Employment Appeal Tribunal has found that an employer was justified in dismissing an employee due to a breakdown in working relationships, despite the fact the employer did not follow a process or offer a right of appeal.
